Big Mac Shoreline bike tour slated

Cyclists will again enjoy pristine woodlands, winding shorelines, sand dunes and fresh air along the route of the Big Mac Shoreline Spring Scenic Bike Tour, hosted by the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce on June 8-9.

Cyclists will again enjoy pristine woodlands, winding shorelines, sand dunes and fresh air along the route of the Big Mac Shoreline Spring Scenic Bike Tour, hosted by the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce on June 8-9.

Four routes of 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles are offered, all along the shores of Lake Michigan.

The routes are clearly marked with a number of rest areas along the course. SAG safety wagons also circle the route to ensure safety for riders and times correspond with the rest stops.

On Saturday, the tour begins and ends at the Mackinaw Recreation Complex, 501 W. Central Ave.

Participants will depart between 7-9:30 a.m., depending on which route is taken.

The registration fee of $20 ($25 after June 1) includes the tour and a hot dog picnic lunch upon return from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, the cyclists will ride across the Mackinac Bridge at 6:30 a.m. from the Colonial Michilimackinac parking lot. The Sunday bridge tour fee is $20 and is open to anyone who participated in the Saturday tour that is 13 years or older. Helmets are mandatory, and other rules apply.

For more information, call the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce at 436-5574.

The Chamber’s website is at www.mackinawchamber.com and e-mails may be sent to info@mackinawchamber.com.